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Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Cutting board made of bog oak refined with copper-colored expocide resin
Located in Greven, DE
Cutting board made from 3000 year old bog oak from the Vennermoor (near Münster). The bog oak was glued in multiple layers and cracks, branches, etc. were filled with high-quality ep...
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2010s German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Oak

Set of 5 Christofle Oceana Rouge Dinner Plates
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 5 Oceana Rouge Dinner Plates excellent condition.
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1990s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Elephant Pink Handpainted Iron Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handpainted Elephant iron tray this product is unique and handmade and can be used as a serving tray of just as a decorative item
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Iron

Art Glass Ball Sphere with Bubble Design, Large
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large, round, transparent art glass ball sphere with bubble design in the Modern style. A great decorative object. Place on a shelf, cocktail/coffee table, on top of boo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

SHARON MCNAMARA - 'Tribute to Monet' - Studio Glass Tray - Canada - Circa 2000
Located in Chatham, ON
SHARON MCNAMARA - Tribute to Monet - Contemporary studio glass serving tray - signed and titled on the back - made at Kiln Art - Chester, Nova Scotia - Canada - circa 2000. Excellen...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Sterling Silver Set of 6 Modern Pattern Spoons +Tongs Hallmarked:-Sheffield 1934
Located in York, GB
Sterling silver box of 6 Modern teaspoons + tongs Made in England and with the maker`s mark - EV, for Emile Viner, for Viners Ltd., bath street, Sheffield. A full set of English h...
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1930s English Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Straia Tray
Located in Dubai, AE
The Straia tray is the first element of our Articles Collection. These articles are intended to enhance daily routines by beautifying the most mundane activities. The tray is an extension of the Intersekt line, approached in small scale. Following our craftsmanship standards, it is hand-crafted in solid oak wood to provide longevity and allow it to age gracefully with use. It has been treated with a clear, matte sealant to easily maintain a clean surface. The millimetrical grooves around the double legs remain as a signature statement from the Intersekt collection. The tray can be used for daily tea, coffee, or as part of a matcha set...
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2010s Emirian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Oak

Transgrid wood tray - Set (Imbuia - 3 pieces)
Located in São Paulo, BR
The name TRANSGRID is the union of the words TRANSFORMATION and GRID. This junction created a third word representing the transgression of the orthogonal, regular and Cartesian geome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Irish Galway Crystal 11.5 inch Open Decanter
By Galway
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Irish Galway Crystal 11.5 inch Open Decanter. Quite RARE! Swan neck design, which tells us it was a ‘decanter’ .. rather than a ‘v...
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Late 20th Century Irish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

OKO Face Ceramic Vase by Malwina Konopacka
Located in Geneve, CH
OKO face ceramic vase by Malwina Konopacka Materials: ceramic Dimensions: Ø 19 x 42 cm It was first presented in 2014 as part of Tokyo Designers Week and has since had numerous ...
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2010s Polish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

UCHO Mug / Choco brown by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
Funny, capacious, and handy – that's what UCHO is all about, the first mug in the OKO Family that begins a new chapter in the brand's history. The mug has a sturdy handle shaped like...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Printed Suzani Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
An amazing printed cotton ikat tablecloth in black and white.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Cotton

Giraffe Handpainted Iron Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handpainted Giraffe iron tray this product is unique and handmade and can be used as a serving tray of just as a decorative item
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Iron

Zebra Handpainted Iron Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handpainted Zebra iron tray this product is unique and handmade and can be used as a serving tray of just as a decorative item
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Iron

1295 Murano Set Bicchieri e Caraffa in vetro soffiato di Murano Verde Smeraldo
Located in Venice, VE
Benvenuti nell'esclusivo mondo dell'arte del vetro di Murano, dove la tradizione artigianale incontra l'eleganza senza tempo. Presentiamo con orgoglio il nostro set di 6 bicchieri e ...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Minimal Talise Glass Water Filter Carafe Pitcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the mundane plastic water filter pitcher, the Talise transforms the ubiquitous plastic vessel into an elegant glass carafe, increasing its durability and improving its fu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of Sylvester And Tweety Bird Salt & Pepper
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Set of Sylvester and Tweety Bird Salt & Pepper. It depicts a glazed hand painted colorful salt and pepper container shaped as the Warner Bros figurines of Sylvester ( heigh...
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20th Century Chinese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Aqua Botanica Bathtub by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Aqua Botanica Bathtub by WL Ceramics Designer: Edward van Vliet Materials: Porcelain Dimensions: H60 x Ø120 cm At WL CERAMICS we make porcelain with passion. We are a family run co...
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2010s Chinese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

WIT Mug / Orange / Ecru by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
The WIT cup is a multifunctional vessel with a playful stem. It can become your favorite coffee cup, a dessert bowl, a container for pens, or other favorite accessories. WIT chalices...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

WIT Mug / Orange by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
The WIT cup is a multifunctional vessel with a playful stem. It can become your favorite coffee cup, a dessert bowl, a container for pens, or other favorite accessories. WIT chalices...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Hand Dyed Linen Napkins, Jade Green & Indigo Blue, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Jade green linen napkins, set of four, dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Napkins measure approximately 18 x 18 inches. Each linen napkin is hand...
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Linen

Gucci Vintage White Porcelain Large square ashtray Ducks Theme
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
- White Porcelain - Green/red/green belts detailing along the borders - Ducks theme design in the center - 'GUCCI - Made in Italy' embossed on the base of the ashtray - Square-Shaped...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Modernist Columbia Aluminum Chess Set by Scott Wolfe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Columbia aluminum chess set by Scott Wolfe. Chess board measures 15.75" wide. Chess pieces vary in height and the tallest one is 5".
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1970s American Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

1980s Modernist Lucite and Silver Plated Oval Tray by B & B Genova
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Oval Tray by B & B Genova embodies the spirit of its era, combining modernist aesthetics with luxurious materials to create a visually striking and functional piece of decor, it...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Travertine

Set of 18 Hand Painted Abstract Surrealist Greek Art Pottery Tiles, Greece, 1970
Located in Sacramento, CA
Set of eighteen original hand painted Greek art pottery tiles, circa 1970. Tiles are abstract in style and feature surrealist figures, faces and myt...
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1970s Greek Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

WIT Mug / Candy / Ecru by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
The WIT cup is a multifunctional vessel with a playful stem. It can become your favorite coffee cup, a dessert bowl, a container for pens, or other favorite accessories. WIT chalices...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

UCHO Mug / Yellow by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
Funny, capacious, and handy – that's what UCHO is all about, the first mug in the OKO Family that begins a new chapter in the brand's history. The mug has a sturdy handle shaped like...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Silver Travertine Cake Stand
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous travertine cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish d...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Travertine

Travertine Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Our wine cooler is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles. Crafted from a natural travertine stone, this vessel will be sure to win your he...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Travertine

Handapainted Coral ceramic Serving Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
handpainted coral ceramic plates Made in italy, ceramic A piece of italian craftsmanship on your table
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Handapainted Coral ceramic dessert plates
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
handpainted coral ceramic plates Made in italy, ceramic A piece of italian craftsmanship on your table
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Travertine Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Our silver travertine vase is designed by us and hand crafted by the artisans within the fair-trade principles. Crafted from a natural travertine stone, this vase will be sure to wi...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Travertine

Silver Travertine Narrow Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Travertine

Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern pink marble narrow bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our traverti...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Sculptural White Ceramic Kawa Vase 12, Organic Modern porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tall porcelain flower vases with a textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process, each vase is one-of-a-kind. Dimensions 6" d...
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

1980s Modernist Yellow and White Murano Glass Ice Bucket by Venini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Venini, a prestigious Italian glassmaking company, is renowned for its exquisite Murano glass creations, which are synonymous with quality and sophistication. In collaboration with A...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Formia Green Murano Art Glass Vase in the manner of Hilton McConnico
Located in Miami, FL
A unique organic modern art glass vase in the manner of designs by Hilton McConnico, blown in the 1990s, that was presumably part of an exclusive collection of unique pieces designed...
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20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

WIT Mug / Candy pink by Malwina Konopacka
Located in WARSZAWA, PL
The WIT cup is a multifunctional vessel with a playful stem. It can become your favorite coffee cup, a dessert bowl, a container for pens, or other favorite accessories. WIT chalices...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Yellow and Clear "Sommerso" Murano Glass Ashtrey 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Yellow and Clear "Sommerso" Murano Glass Vintage Ashtrey with frosted effect. The technique of blowing Murano glass is called "sommerso" which means submerged. This technique is used...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

1970s Modernist Faceted Sommerso Murano Glass Big Ashtray by Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic red, blue, and yellow sommerso Murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured in the Seventies by Seguso, it is in perfect condition and probably never used. The ashtray by...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Modernist Chrome and Cobalt Candle Holders by Chase Co
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of modernist chrome and cobalt candle holders by Chase & Co., circa 1940s. The chrome design features a 2.5" round cup on a coba...
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20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Large Japanese Studio Ceramic Vessel c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Absolutely stunning vintage Japanese studio ceramic vessel made by an incredibly talented unknown artisan c1970s. Most likely came in a wood box. Amazing form and glaze work.
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1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

1980s Modernist Silver Plated Italian Square Tray and Champagne Flutes
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A high-quality silver-plated tray and flutes designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties by Disatron Silver, they are in original very good condition. The height of the flutes...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Poole Silver Co Silver Plated Cocktail Martini Shaker Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Poole Silver Co Silver Plated Cocktail Martini Shaker Pitcher. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 7.5" W x 4.5" D
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Mid-20th Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Pink Crab Handpainted Iron Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Handpainted iron tray Pink Crab design perfect as a serving tray or as an amazing vide poche.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Iron

Large Decorative Ceramic Plate Gray Green Mother Pearl Platter Dish Hand Made
Located in Recanati, IT
Large white earthenware dish made in one piece by artist G.Mengoni. The plate was made by the pressure technique and then hand-embossed by the artist. The 'abborchiato' technique is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Luster, Majolica

Vintage Contemporary Sculpted Clay Platter
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage contemporary sculpted clay platter signed but the artist in the bottom. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Vintage English Silver Table Bell Christopher Lawrence Warbler Bird On Bullrush
Located in Norwich, GB
A vintage sterling solid silver and silver-gilt table bell made in London in 1982 by Christopher Nigel Lawrence. Hallmarked. The handle formed with a warbler perched on a bull rush,...
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1980s British Vintage Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Paidge Lamp - Contemporary handmade ceramic, neutral, brown, red, tan, textured
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with red clay manufactured regionally to the East Coast with custom made white frothy glaze. This ...
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Twelve-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A twelve-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Comprising twelve dinner knives and twelve dinner forks. Swedish design. Late 20th century. Marked. In excellent condition. Kni...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver 11-Inch Round Tray
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1915. Round with tapering shoulder and reeded rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 18975 (first p...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antelope Resin Horn & Pewter Olive Serving Dish And Spoon, France 1990’s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antelope Resin Horn And Pewter Olive Serving Dish & Spoon, France 1990’s Dimensions of the spoon are 9.13 by 1.88 deep
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1990s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pewter

Four-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Late 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A four-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Comprising four dinner knives and four dinner forks. Swedish design. Late 20th century. Marked. In excellent condition. Knife: L ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

A six-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A six-person modernist dinner cutlery set in brass. Comprising six dinner knives and six dinner forks. Swedish design. Late 20th century. Marked. In excellent condition. Knife: L 22....
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Lucite Italian Serving Tray by Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A solid brass and fake tortoise lucite bar tray designed and manufactured in Italy by Guzzini, brass it's in original patina, lucite it's in very good condition as visible on the pho...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & amber)
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite tableware items designed to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dining experience. Crafted from high-quality gray crystal, these shakers are delicately shaped and designed with intricate patterns that catch the light beautifully. These functional salt and pepper shakers serve as stunning decorative elements and are perfect for special occasions, formal dinners, or as statement pieces for a stylish home. Each crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker...
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2010s Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble, Mosche Bianche, and Coralla Maiuri. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $15 and tops out at $153,375 while the average work can sell for $604.

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